Energy issues

Transparency in negotiations declared by Radioactive Waste Repository Authority (RAWRA) has suffered another blow.

28. 6. 2016 | June 28, 2016- Transparency in negotiations declared by Radioactive Waste Repository Authority (RAWRA) has suffered another blow. After RAWRA Director Jiří Slovák failed with a previous decision in court, he repeatedly provided requested information to Calla only with blackened key parts. Specifically, it concerns the RAWRA Council's meeting minutes from 2011-2012 and the Report 2010 on financial reserves for decommissioning nuclear facilities (see attached samples of the provided documents). Calla has therefore decided to nominate RAWRA for this year's competition called "Open x Closed" in a category "Closed". More in press release.

Working Group (WG) for Dialogue on Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) for spent nuclear fuel has been left by representatives from the sites of Hrádek near Jihlava and Březový potok close to Pilsen.

23. 6. 2016 | Working Group (WG) for Dialogue on Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) for spent nuclear fuel has been left by representatives from the sites of Hrádek near Jihlava and Březový potok close to Pilsen. These are two out of the seven sites where the state is looking for a GDF for disposal of high-level radioactive waste. In addition, the Radioactive Waste Repository Authority (RAWRA/SÚRAO) intends to begin with geological surveys this year, despite the disapproving opinion of the population in municipalities threatened by the construction of the GDF. The siting process for a GDF in this form requires a change. First there is a need to set up rules well and then to look for solutions what to do with nuclear waste. More in press release.

On the basis of our appeal, the Prague Municipal Court annulled the decision of the Director of Radioactive Waste Repository Authority (RAWRA/SÚRAO) which restricted the disclosure of certain requested documents under The Right to Information Act in 2012.

15. 5. 2016 | On the basis of our appeal, the Prague Municipal Court annulled the decision of the Director of Radioactive Waste Repository Authority (RAWRA/SÚRAO) which restricted the disclosure of certain requested documents under The Right to Information Act in 2012. Specifically, the minutes of the meetings of the RAWRA Board and the Report on monitoring the creation of reserves for the decommissioning of nuclear facilities in 2011, respectively 2012, that were made available to Calla in censored form only. To find out what will happen next, please read the press release.

Nuclear Energy - Expensive Gamble

10. 4. 2016 | April 10, 2016 - On April 5, Prague hosted an international Nuclear Energy Conference NEC 2016 "Nuclear Energy - Expensive Gamble" which was organized by Calla, Friends of the Earth Czech Republic and South Bohemian Mothers. It attracted attention of participants from eleven countries. This year's event was dedicated to the issue of nuclear safety. The conference program, presentations, photos and audio in three languages can be found at nec2016.jadernaenergetika.eu. Press release dated April 5 is here.

On Saturday 23rd April 2016, there will be held marches, marathon, concerts and other events to mark the joint protest in all seven sites in the Czech Republic which were chosen by the Radioactive Waste Repository Authority (RAWRA/SÚRAO) because of the siting process for a geological disposal facility.

8. 4. 2016 |

April 8, 2016 - On Saturday 23rd April 2016, there will be held marches, marathon, concerts and other events to mark the joint protest in all seven sites in the Czech Republic which were chosen by the Radioactive Waste Repository Authority (RAWRA/SÚRAO) because of the siting process for a geological disposal facility. Mayors and inhabitants of the affected villages wish to draw attention to their fundamental disagreement with the possibility that highly dangerous radioactive waste lasting thousands of generations will end up under their homes. Details of individual events are on www.nechcemeuloziste.cz. Here is a press release.

Nuclear Energy - Expensive Gamble

5. 4. 2016 | April 5, 2016 - The purpose of the international Nuclear Energy Conference 2016 "Nuclear Energy - Expensive Gamble" is to discuss, in the presence of international and Czech experts, the economic aspects of nuclear power industry which are related to safety. NEC 2016 was organized by Calla, Hnutí DUHA and the South Bohemian Mothers. It takes place in the Smetana Hall of the Autoklub ČR in Prague on Tuesday, April 5, from 10am to 4pm. The conference programme, information about speakers and registration form are available at nec2016.jadernaenergetika.eu. The invitation is here.

For Stronger Voice of Residents of the Highlands in Search of a High-level Radioactive Waste Repository

23. 3. 2016 | The project "For Stronger Voice of Residents of the Highlands in Search of a High-level Radioactive Waste Repository", which has been managed by Calla - Association for Preservation of the Environment since September 2014, has finished. It is great that people began to even more explore the ways in which they can act to influence the future of their communities. The cooperation of people in the sites selected by the state gives a hope that they will manage to push through conceptual changes in legislation and in the practice of the responsible institutions. More in a press release.

The Journey to the Safest Place on Earth

4. 2. 2016 | February 4, 2016 - Calla in cooperation with local associations and some local municipalities organizes a screening tour of the Swiss film "The Journey to the Safest Place on Earth" for communities in the Highlands under which a high-risk spent nuclear fuel could end up according to the Radioactive Waste Repository Authority (RAWRA). The tour will take place at: the Restaurant "U kostela" in Rudíkov on Thursday, February 4 at 6PM, the Cinema in Dolní Cerekev on Friday, February 19 at 6PM, the House of Culture in Bystřice nad Pernštejnem on Wednesday, February 24 at 6PM and the Fire Brigade House in Hojkov on Thursday, February 25 at 5:30PM. More in press release.

Parliament began discussing the draft of the updated Atomic Act.

18. 1. 2016 |

January 18, 2016 - Parliament began discussing the draft of the updated Atomic Act. Calla prepared its comments with proposals to address drawbacks. The main limitations are inadequate opportunities for the public in the permitting process for geological disposal facility (GDF) and a limited degree of operators' liability for any nuclear damage. Download the fact sheet here (in Czech).

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